Cornish Cream Tea series – serie

The glittering new uplifting Christmas read from bestselling author Cressida McLaughlin. ‘A wonderfully cosy festive treat’ My weeklyOllie Spencer has started a new life in the idyllic Cornish seaside town of Port Karadow. Throwing herself into her job at the town’s bookshop, A New Chapter, is one way to make friends. The shop is glitzing up for first Christmas and Ollie hopes her inspired ideas will give the shop the edge it needs to dazzle the town.But far from being the Sugar Plum fairy the place needs, Ollie is fast becoming its Christmas pudding. With the bookshop’s success at stake, Ollie turns to twinkly-eyed café owner Max for help. Can he help Ollie to turn the page, and put the sparkle back into her Cornish dream?Praise for the Cornish Cream Tea series:‘Gorgeous!’ Phillipa Ashley‘Perfect’ Cathy Bramley‘Warm-hearted fun with a sprinkle of love’ Holly Martin

Next stop, Cornwall! Hop on The Cornish Cream Tea Bus for a delicious, romantic adventure… ‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Baking fanatic, Charlie Quilter, inherits a vintage bus in her late uncle’s will and is keen to give it a new lease of life. Charlie thinks it will be the perfect mobile café for afternoon tea, so she heads to the picturesque Cornish village of Porthgolow, hoping for a new start. However, Daniel Harper, the owner of the posh spa up on the hill isn’t very pleased that her bus is parked outside his lovely hotel. Has Charlie’s Cornish dream developed a soggy bottom? Or can she convince Daniel that her bus could take them somewhere wonderful?

Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Hannah Swan is looking forward to Christmas for the first time in years. Her new job as an eco-consultant is taking her – and her geeky colleague, Noah – to the beautiful Cornish village of Porthgolow for the first time.They’re are helping the Crystal Waters Hotel to ramp up its green credentials, though after a bumpy journey, Hannah can’t shake off the feeling that Porthgolow is strangely familiar. Never able to resist a mystery, her interest is piqued when the hotel’s staff and customers report odd noises and sightings, believing the hotel to be haunted.When bad weather cuts off Porthgolow, Hannah and Noah are looking at a Cornish Christmas. It gives them plenty of time to work out what is really going on, but will their yuletide escape send shivers up their spines? Or will it be as warm and toasty as a glass of mulled wine?

‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Charlie has a new helper on her bus, her free-spirited and loveable cousin, Delilah, who’s paid a visit to the charming Cornish village of Porthgolow and is helping out on Charlie’s adorable cream tea bus.When the director of a new TV series filming further along the coast tells Delilah that the bus would be the perfect addition to their onsite catering, she takes him a bit too literally. Charlie and Delilah find themselves caught up in the filming of a lavish period drama and it isn’t long before Delilah finds herself drawn to the handsome male lead.But Delilah has made a habit of making rash decisions and it’s one of the reasons she’s hiding out in Cornwall. Could this be one impulsive step too far, or is a change of direction the start of something quite unexpected…

‘A warm and wonderful read’ Woman’s Own‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain‘A fun, summery read – a little slice of a Cornish cream tea but without the calories!’ Bella Osborne Love is in the Cornish summer air… Wedding planner Ellie Moon is dreaming up the most beautiful bespoke wedding for Charlie and Daniel, owners of Cornwall’s favourite cream tea bus. Even though her own life has been turned upside down and she’s had to rent out her charming Cornish cottage with its climbing roses and lavender beds, Ellie is determined to give them a day to remember.Her new tenant, handsome mechanic Jago, keeps popping up around the picture-postcard seaside village of Porthgolow. When they’re thrown together in the effort to help his elderly father get a spring back in his step, she discovers that he is full of surprises. Can romance bloom and give Ellie the fresh start she’s been wishing for?Readers love the Cornish Cream Tea Series!‘I was left with a warm, contented glow, underscored with a wistful longing for her next book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Cressida McLaughlin has done it again, another mouth-wateringly delicious treat of a book, that has me hungry at 3am.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘This book really transported you to the village and the people there.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘I absolutely loved this book!’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘I can never wait to get my hands on a new Cressida McLaughlin book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Fantastic story line and wonderful characters. I have read all the series and it just gets better, I would definitely recommend.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow, I am never disappointed by this author’s books, but I must say I love this series the most.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Cressida McLaughlin has done it again. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down… The Cornish Cream Tea Series is a must read and you won’t be disappointed.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘I loved loved this book, fantastic story line and likeable characters.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Absolutely loved this book!… Such a feel good book and be ready to be transported in a gorgeous way to feel like you are near the sea, romance and with a yummy cream tea.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Great story, wonderful characters [and] I just could not put it down… a wonderful book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘[A] great book, couldn’t put it down.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Praise for The Cornish Cream Tea series: ‘A warm, cosy festive joy’ Alex Brown ‘The perfect festive treat’ Cathy Bramley ‘Evocative and gorgeous’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Warm hearted fun, with a sprinkle of love.’ Holly Martin Can she spread Christmas cheer in Cornwall this year? All Meredith Verren has ever wanted is to escape the holiday season without having to wear a Christmas jumper. Her new job at the cosy gift shop in a picturesque Cornish tourist spot is making it impossible for her to maintain her scrooge-like manner.With their seasonal hampers on everyone’s wish list, Meredith must paste on a smile and fake some holiday cheer. Then she meets handsome new arrival, Finn, who wishes it could be Christmas every day and wants her to feel the same way too.Can she embrace the holly and the ivy before the decorations are packed away for another year? PRAISE FOR CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN ‘Perfect… sweet as a cream scone’ Cathy Bramley‘I loved it!’ Sarah Morgan‘A ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain‘I absolutely love Cressida’s warm-hearted, romantic stories – they’re the perfect escape’ Rachael Lucas

’The ideal summer escape’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Gorgeous…’ Woman Praise for the Cornish Cream Tea series: ‘Gorgeous!’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Perfect’ Cathy Bramley ‘Warm-hearted fun with a sprinkle of love’ Holly Martin It’s going to be an unforgettable Cornish summer… Thea Rushwood was looking forward to exploring the beautiful Cornish tourist spot of Port Karadow, but when her friend drops out at the last minute, she is forced to go solo. Arriving at her cosy holiday cottage to discover a building site next door, Thea and the annoyingly attractive, but grumpy builder, Ben, don’t get off to the best start.Thea starts to wonder if her perfect escape wasn’t meant to be. That’s before she realizes there is more to Ben – and to the community – than she first thought. As a magical Cornish summer stretches out in front of her, Thea discovers this is one holiday that she never wants to end…

Warm and escapist fiction from the bestselling author of the Cornish Cream Tea series ‘Stuffed with Cornish sunshine and hope and loveliness’ Milly Johnson Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘Gorgeous!’ Phillipa Ashley‘Perfect’ Cathy Bramley‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Sunshine awaits in the beautiful Cornish coastal town of Port Karadow where a romance and a Cornish cream tea are always on the menu … There’s no place like home. There’s no place like Cornwall… Maisie Winters has everything she could ever want. She lives in the idyllic Cornish town of Port Karadow, has a jammy job in her dad's shop, adores her rescue mutt, and has time to take the landscape photos she loves.While her best friend and sister left the town to chase big dreams in London and New York, Maisie stayed – she wouldn't leave her favourite place for anything … or anyone.When her long-time crush, Colm Caffrey, returns from a decade abroad, old feelings start to resurface. Maisie begins to ask herself if there might be one big thing missing after all?

Next stop, Cornwall! Hop on The Cornish Cream Tea Bus for a delicious, romantic adventure… ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain ‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine Baking fanatic, Charlie Quilter, inherits a vintage bus in her late uncle’s will and is keen to give it a new lease of life. Charlie thinks it will be the perfect mobile café for afternoon tea, so she heads to the picturesque Cornish village of Porthgolow, hoping for a new start. However, Daniel Harper, the owner of the posh spa up on the hill isn’t very pleased that her bus is parked outside his lovely hotel. Has Charlie’s Cornish dream developed a soggy bottom? Or can she convince Daniel that her bus could take them somewhere wonderful?

‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Charlie has a new helper on her bus, her free-spirited and loveable cousin, Delilah, who’s paid a visit to the charming Cornish village of Porthgolow and is helping out on Charlie’s adorable cream tea bus.When the Director of a new TV series filming further along the coast tells Delilah that the bus would be the perfect addition to their onsite catering, she takes him a bit too literally. Charlie and Delilah find themselves caught up in the filming of a lavish period drama and it isn’t long before Delilah finds herself drawn to the handsome male lead.But Delilah has made a habit of making rash decisions and it’s one of the reasons she’s hiding out in Cornwall. Could this be one impulsive step too far, or is a change of direction the start of something quite unexpected…

Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Hannah Swan is looking forward to Christmas for the first time in years. Her new job as an eco-consultant is taking her – and her geeky colleague, Noah – to the beautiful Cornish village of Porthgolow for the first time.They’re are helping the Crystal Waters Hotel to ramp up its green credentials, though after a bumpy journey, Hannah can’t shake off the feeling that Porthgolow is strangely familiar. Never able to resist a mystery, her interest is piqued when the hotel’s staff and customers report odd noises and sightings, believing the hotel to be haunted.When bad weather cuts off Porthgolow, Hannah and Noah are looking at a Cornish Christmas. It gives them plenty of time to work out what is really going on, but will their yuletide escape send shivers up their spines? Or will it be as warm and toasty as a glass of mulled wine?

‘A warm and wonderful read’ Woman’s Own ‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain ‘A fun, summery read – a little slice of a Cornish cream tea but without the calories!’ – Bella Osborne Love is in the Cornish summer air… Wedding planner Ellie Moon is dreaming up the most beautiful bespoke wedding for Charlie and Daniel, owners of Cornwall’s favourite cream tea bus. Even though her own life has been turned upside down and she’s had to rent out her charming Cornish cottage with its climbing roses and lavender beds, Ellie is determined to give them a day to remember.Her new tenant, handsome mechanic Jago, keeps popping up around the picture-postcard seaside village of Porthgolow. When they’re thrown together in the effort to help his elderly father get a spring back in his step, she discovers that he is full of surprises. Can romance bloom and give Ellie the fresh start she’s been wishing for?Readers love the Cornish Cream Tea Series!‘I was left with a warm, contented glow, underscored with a wistful longing for her next book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Cressida McLaughlin has done it again, another mouth-wateringly delicious treat of a book, that has me hungry at 3am.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘This book really transported you to the village and the people there.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘I absolutely loved this book!’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘I can never wait to get my hands on a new Cressida McLaughlin book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Fantastic story line and wonderful characters. I have read all the series and it just gets better, I would definitely recommend.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow, I am never disappointed by this author’s books, but I must say I love this series the most.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Cressida McLaughlin has done it again. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down… The Cornish Cream Tea Series is a must read and you won’t be disappointed.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘I loved loved this book, fantastic story line and likeable characters.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Absolutely loved this book!… Such a feel good book and be ready to be transported in a gorgeous way to feel like you are near the sea, romance and with a yummy cream tea.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘Great story, wonderful characters [and] I just could not put it down… a wonderful book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars‘[A] great book, couldn’t put it down.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Praise for The Cornish Cream Tea series: ‘A warm, cosy festive joy’ Alex Brown ‘The perfect festive treat’ Cathy Bramley ‘Evocative and gorgeous’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Warm hearted fun, with a sprinkle of love.’ Holly Martin Can she spread Christmas cheer in Cornwall this year? All Meredith Verren has ever wanted is to escape the holiday season without having to wear a Christmas jumper. Her new job at the cosy gift shop in a picturesque Cornish tourist spot is making it impossible for her to maintain her scrooge-like manner.With their seasonal hampers on everyone’s wish list, Meredith must paste on a smile and fake some holiday cheer. Then she meets handsome new arrival, Finn, who wishes it could be Christmas every day and wants her to feel the same way too.Can she embrace the holly and the ivy before the decorations are packed away for another year? PRAISE FOR CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN ‘Perfect… sweet as a cream scone’ Cathy Bramley‘I loved it!’ Sarah Morgan‘A ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain‘I absolutely love Cressida’s warm-hearted, romantic stories – they’re the perfect escape’ Rachael Lucas

’The ideal summer escape’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Gorgeous…’ Woman Praise for the Cornish Cream Tea series: ‘Gorgeous!’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Perfect’ Cathy Bramley ‘Warm-hearted fun with a sprinkle of love’ Holly Martin It’s going to be an unforgettable Cornish summer… Thea Rushwood was looking forward to exploring the beautiful Cornish tourist spot of Port Karadow, but when her friend drops out at the last minute, she is forced to go solo. Arriving at her cosy holiday cottage to discover a building site next door, Thea and the annoyingly attractive, but grumpy builder, Ben, don’t get off to the best start.Thea starts to wonder if her perfect escape wasn’t meant to be. That’s before she realizes there is more to Ben – and to the community – than she first thought. As a magical Cornish summer stretches out in front of her, Thea discovers this is one holiday that she never wants to end…

Warm and escapist fiction from the bestselling author of the Cornish Cream Tea series ‘Stuffed with Cornish sunshine and hope and loveliness’ Milly Johnson Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘Gorgeous!’ Phillipa Ashley‘Perfect’ Cathy Bramley‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Sunshine awaits in the beautiful Cornish coastal town of Port Karadow where romance and a Cornish cream tea are always on the menu … There’s no place like home. There’s no place like Cornwall…Maisie Winters has everything she could ever want. She lives in the idyllic Cornish town of Port Karadow, has a jammy job in her dad's shop, adores her rescue mutt, and has time to take the landscape photos she loves.While her best friend and sister left the town to chase big dreams in London and New York, Maisie stayed – she wouldn't leave her favourite place for anything … or anyone.When her long-time crush, Colm Caffrey, returns from a decade abroad, old feelings start to resurface. Maisie begins to ask herself if there might be one big thing missing after all?